Senate Passes Sen. Cramer Co-Sponsored Juneteenth Resolution

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The U.S. Senate passed a resolution co-sponsored by Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) commemorating June 19, 2022, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day."

"Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation from slavery in the United States. On June 19, we celebrate freedom as we continually strive to form our more perfect union," said Senator Cramer.

The resolution recognizes June 19, 1865, as "the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States." It also recognizes the holiday's historical significance.

The resolution "supports the continued nationwide celebration of Juneteenth National Independence Day to provide an opportunity for the people of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the United States."

Click here to read the resolution.

Background:

Last year, Senator Cramer was an original co-sponsor of the bipartisan bill led by Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ed Markey (D-MA) to make Juneteenth a Federal holiday. It was signed into law in June 2021.

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